Tag Archives: Alex Ovechkin
Missing Postseason Will Help Capitals’ Future
For the better part of three years, there has been one mantra that has been attached to the Washington Capitals: their season will be judged on postseason success. That is what happens when a team runs roughshod over seven months … Continue reading
Washington’s Blind Faith Could Lead To Premature End Of Season
The events surrounding the Washington Capitals over the last 24 hours can best be described as inane. After Michal Neuvirth started Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers in place of an ill Tomas Vokoun, head coach Dale Hunter … Continue reading
Alex Ovechkin’s Immaturity, Ignorance About Suspension Will Cause Future Problems
By Adam Vingan In the midst of Alex Ovechkin’s press conference regarding his three-game suspension Tuesday, an overzealous fan screamed at him from the top of the bleachers on the other side of the Washington Capitals’ practice rink at Kettler … Continue reading
Caps (Gift) Wrap: What Should The Caps Get For Christmas?
By Adam Vingan ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but this season has been neither festive nor merry for the Washington Capitals. A early-season favorite for Stanley Cup champions (again), the Caps looked poised and primed to deliver on those … Continue reading
Capitals Prove Hybrid System Combining Bruce Boudreau, Dale Hunter’s Philosophies Is Possible
By Adam Vingan Tuesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators began with a celebration of Mike Knuble’s career. A video presentation highlighted Knuble’s tenure in Washington, which began three years ago. Coincidentally, the Caps’ performance in a 4-1 … Continue reading
By Benching Alex Ovechkin, Bruce Boudreau Sends Message To Entire Capitals Roster
Bruce Boudreau benching Alex Ovechkin in the final minute of regulation in the Capitals’ 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks is just the latest example of him not being afraid to hold anyone on the team accountable for poor play. … Continue reading
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Capitals Will See Former Selves In Oilers Thursday
By Adam Vingan On the surface, there are little to no similarities between the 2011-12 Washington Capitals and the 2011-12 Edmonton Oilers. The Caps have earned four consecutive Southeast Division championships, back-to-back No. 1 seeds in the Stanley Cup Playoffs … Continue reading
With Style In Need Of Freshness, Alex Ovechkin Finds It In Front
By Adam Vingan For six seasons, Alex Ovechkin has dazzled us with highlight reel goal after highlight reel goal. There have plenty of them (you try wading through 301 goals through six seasons), but perhaps none have been more important … Continue reading
Is Whole Finally Greater Than Sum Of Parts For Capitals?
The Washington Capitals are undefeated and are winning with contributions from the entire lineup. Is this team finally about the name on the front of the jersey instead of the names on the back? My latest feature for SB Nation … Continue reading
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Capitals Getting Dirty Through Three Games
By Adam Vingan If there has been one consistent criticism of the Washington Capitals’ style of play, it has to be that they are “too cute.” Those both inside and outside the organization have described the Caps in such a … Continue reading
